Notice of RAILFEST 2008

Q4004 · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 8:47 pm

Yeah well done there. Great Day out. I meet some ARG crews (dont know if they were RP members) even got to sit in the Cab of the Q, They even showed me where the horn trigger is, Great to meet up with Squeekazoid and Kafoopsy at the event. Have a few shots from the Event with The S549 next to Q4016 also XA1402 next to Q4016. Im looking forward too next year.

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squeekazoid · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 9:47 pm

I had never been to railfest before. And must i say i was very pleased with the event.

The people were great , friendly , very welcoming and full of information. Smile

Even the Sausages Tasted Great Cool

Thanks again to ARG for managing to bring a loco over to show off and for sponsoring such a great event.

Cheers ,

Nathan Pyle

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d1565 · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 10:53 pm

Another good day at railfest. Thanks to Rail Heritage for hosting and ARG for sponsoring the event, I think a great day was had by all... Looking forward to next year, might have to loco's in steam for that one... Wink

Craig Belcher
Castledare Miniature Railway
Committee Member,
Per-Way super,
and an enthusiast of big loco's.

8888 · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 11:34 pm

Agree with all the comments posted - Railfest is currently THE railfan event of the year.

Great to see ARG involved again, also thanks to the bus museum for bringing out 2 former WAGR buses.

warienga · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:16 am

Another great day, and really good to see so many of the railfan fraternity turn up for the yearly catch-up. Many thanks to the kindred organisations who came along, great to see you all, and also the stall holders who reported doing good business.

Big thanks to 903 and Rocket66 for pulling the proverbial rabbit out of the hat and managing to get Q 4016 across to Bassendean for the day against the odds. It's always great to have ARG attend, and the initiative of the sausage sizzle this year was a much appreciated gesture.

Next year is the 50th anniversary of the WA division of the ARHS, so we might try and outdo ourselves.

Cheers to everyone who came along today, and thanks to everyone who worked hard to make the day a success.

Warienga

zephyrrail · Beginner Joined: Sep 28, 2008 Last Visited: Oct 13, 2008

What a fantastic day and a magnificent effort by ARG.

With 2009 being a big anniversary year what are the early plans?

Will ARG be back and what locos would they like to display?

Is it likely that other rail operators might be willing to display something?

superheatedsteam · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:55 am

Many thanks to all those involved in arranging this event.

A special thanks to the driver/s of Q4016 for being most accommodating.

fleabag · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:24 am

Yes, very nice: got to sit in the Q Class drivers' seat - could be a little higher I thought...

Good to hear an X Class engine bumbling away once again.

Bought a bit of model railway gear too.

Well done everyone.

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3981 · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:36 am

Kafoopsy · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:55 pm

A very good day in my opionion, very friendly staff and ARG crews and lots of great exhibits and stalls. And good on ARG for getting a Q class there inspite of loco shortages!
I heard an X class for the first time at Railfest! ( I started chasing trains just after Hotham Valley stopped main line tours)

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Q4004 · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:01 pm

Gday all

I would like to share my pictures from Railfest

Screen info in Q4016

Buttons and controls in Q4016

RA1918 still with Full Westrail Orange livery

S549 next to Q4016

XA1402 with Q4016

Q4016 close up. The Q is massive giant when you got up close to it

After Railfest Q4016 is seen running light engine back to Forrestfield.

Let me know what you think of them

All Copywright Q4004

Better Music - 973 Coast Fm
ARG. CRAP HORNS. DFZ/DC/AC/AD
ARG. BETTER HORNS P/Q/S

Please PM me when Q4008 is around Forrestfield and S3309 round Kwinana URGENTLEY AS I NEED THEM 2 COMPLETE COLLECTION AND WHEN S CLASS DOES THE QUARTZ
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antiussentiment · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:35 pm

great shot at woodbridge 4004. it's one of my fave lunch stop spots. thanks for sharing.

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Q4004 · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:00 am

Thanks for the comments antiussentiment and squeekazoid

Better Music - 973 Coast Fm
ARG. CRAP HORNS. DFZ/DC/AC/AD
ARG. BETTER HORNS P/Q/S

Please PM me when Q4008 is around Forrestfield and S3309 round Kwinana URGENTLEY AS I NEED THEM 2 COMPLETE COLLECTION AND WHEN S CLASS DOES THE QUARTZ
Click for my old rail pics
Click for my new rail pics

Animal08 · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:49 pm

Bugger forgot to hide the bucket..... i hope no greenies saw what was in that bucket Laughing